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YC61 MMK

2011 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

155,546 mi
Last recorded155,546 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X578,686 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 MMK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 155,546 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 149,153 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 149,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 142,602 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 138,411 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play almost excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2021 132,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 125,729 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 125,728 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 119,760 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 107,711 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 107,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 96,710 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 76,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 58,258 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 58,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 39,877 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 25,264 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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YC61 MMK is a 2011 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2011 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 78,686 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC61 MMK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 15 years old, this BMW X5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YC61 MMK is a 2011 BMW X5, first registered on 21 November 2011.

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